Candidates enrolled in the BCAMTA program: 836
Female to male distribution: 1:3
Employed: 229
Percent of female candidates employed: 25%
Percent of male candidates employed: 27%
Top two barriers to overcome:
Grade 12 diploma
Resume & cover letter development
BCAMTA solutions to overcome barriers:
Pathways to Success
Resume & Cover letter development
Continued program coaching
Programs currently in session:
Pathways To Success
Associates Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Aboriginal Women in Trades
Essential Skills Upgrading
Upcoming programs:
Keep checking back for more upcoming programs!
Careers in Mining
Demand for employees is high, the wages are great and, depending on what you are interested in doing, you may be able to earn as you learn. But even more important ... mineral exploration and mining is a different industry today than it was in the past. Today, Aboriginal people around the province are using the traditional knowledge of their ancestors and the land to help shape their nations’ and communities’ social and economic development. Sure, mineral exploration and mining can provide you with a job, but it can also provide you the opportunity to effect change in your community.
If you think the mineral exploration and mining industry is all about digging big holes in the earth, think again. Mineral exploration and mining in British Columbia is an $8 billion dollar industry that accounts for four percent of the British Columbia economy. With more than 120 different kinds of jobs available, the industry needs creative, skilled and competitive people in every part of the province. It needs people like you!
BCAMTA is also here to help navigate training and employment opportunities in your region. Contact a program coach today to find out more.
Thank you to the British Columbia Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry Labour Shortage Task Force for providing the financial support and the generous contribution of information for this website.
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James Decoine
James came to BC AMTA looking for opportunities, but was unsure about his qualifications. He submitted his BC AMTA application on June 18, 2010 and, with support and funding provided by BC AMTA, has now completed the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Assessment, Essential Skills Upgrading, Class Three Learners Licence, Air Brakes course, Adult Dogwood (Grade 12 equivalency), WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Level One First Aid. And he's worked at the BC AMTA office in his spare time!
